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Reliability and durability come standard in the Rock Island...
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The Rock series is Rock Island Armory’s most well-optioned...
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Buy a 22TCM Pistol, get 100rds and one 17rd 22TCM magazine...
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Buy a 22TCM Pistol, get 100rds and one 17rd 22TCM magazine...
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Advanced Tactical. In the market for mags, ammo, or some...
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Rock Island Armory firearms have always been tough and...
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The TAC series is Rock Island Armory’s most versatile,...
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GI Series Simple, Reliable and Durable 70 Series Design. The...
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The Rock Island BBR is reliable. no-nonsense 1911 packed...
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Pros
1. Affordable at under $500 2. Reliable after break-in period 3. Decent Parkering finish
Cons
1. More recoil than a full-size 1911 2. GI sights (if you get the GI model) 3. More annoying method of removing guide rod
The Bottom Line
Great first 1911 if you want a fully functional and reliable one for under $500. But keep in mind there’s some downsides and that you’ll need some break-in.
Action Type:Single ActionBarrel Length:4.25″Capacity:8+1-RoundCartridge:45 Auto (ACP)Rock Island Armory (RIA) manufacturers their 1911s in the Philippines and passes on the savings to us. When I ask people about RIA…words like “affordable” and “best-bang-for-the-buck” always come up. I’ve handled them in stores since it seemed all the local gun shops around me had them. But my first chance shooting them was at SHOT Show 2017. And b...
If you’re looking at a pretty faithful reproduction of the first generation of 1911s…you can’t go wrong with Rock Island. The midsize is the original “commander” size. Or if you just really want a 1911 but don’t have a lot of cash…the GI is a great place to start.
Of course, when most 1911s are much more expensive (check out our Best 1911sarticle), you’re going to have to cut some things. The parkerizing (black coating) was great and I couldn’t find anything that was too thick or too thin. But you can see the machining marks at some angles…like at the curve of the slide top. And personal gripe…it doesn’t hav...
The .45 ACP round has some kick (Best .45 Ammo for Plinking and Self Defense). And when you have a shorter barreled handgun…you’re going to feel it more. So I expectedit. It wasn’t excessive…but it wasn’t fun either. I don’t think I could shoot more than 100 rounds in one range session.
We’ve gone through this a bunch…the price! Where else can you get a full 1911 for under $500 from a reputable company that stands behind their product?
Reliability: 4.5/5 Some reliability issues in the beginning but fine after 50 rounds and magazine break-in. Accuracy: 3/5 It’s not the barrel or the handgun…it’s the standard GI sights. Ergonomics: 4/5 I love the feel of 1911s and this captures that. The shorter barrel is also easier to move between targets. But the hammer bite kind of sucks. Looks...
As it comes in the GI model there’s not too much you can do. But it’s still a 1911 and if you end up with another model you can check out our Best 1911 Upgrades article. However with a standard GI you’re still able to add some gizmos…check out our guide How to Add Lights & Lasers to Your Unrailed 1911. Oh…and of course you can never go wrong with m...
The Rock Island 1911 is a great starter-priced 1911 around $500 that maintains the look of a standard GI model with decent parkerizing and surprisingly good trigger. But beware of some initial break-in, potential for hammer bite, and terrible GI sights. So…am I purchasing the RIA 1911 GI Midsize? No…but if I could get one of their full-size Tactica...
A review of the Rock Island Armory 1911 GI Midsize, a sub-$500 1911 that faithfully reproduces the WWII sidearm. Find out the pros and cons, fit, feel, accuracy, reliability, and more in this article.
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- Eric Hung
The Rock Island Armory 1911 series is a product line of single-action recoil operated semi-automatic pistols. They are designed and manufactured by Armscor in Marikina, Philippines, and distributed in the United States by Armscor USA, located in Pahrump, Nevada. Armscor is an ISO 9001 certified-compliant company.
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